-r AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 35 ous equations, fractions, theory of exponents, involution, evolution, radical expressions, surds, imaginaries, quadra- tic equations, ratio, proportion, and progression. Five times a Week. Second Preparatory I and II. Course IV. Plarle Geometry. The object in view is to... Show more-r AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 35 ous equations, fractions, theory of exponents, involution, evolution, radical expressions, surds, imaginaries, quadra- tic equations, ratio, proportion, and progression. Five times a Week. Second Preparatory I and II. Course IV. Plarle Geometry. The object in view is to develop in the student a habit of exact definition and the ability of logical and continuous argument. Memor- izing of demonstrations is discouraged, and at every point the attempt is made to throw the student back on his own resources, thus developing in him the faculty of invention and discovery, so necessary in our modern life. Prob— lems are worked both synthetically and analytically. The' course includes lines and rectangular figures, circles, loci, ratio, proportion, limits, problems in construction, similar polygons, and area of polygons. Five times a week. Second Preparatory II, and Third Preparatory I. PROFESSOR MILLS. Course V. Higher Algebra. Third Preparatory II. Course VI. Solid Geometry. Open to those having finished course IV. The course will include property of lines and planes in space, polyhedrons, cylinders, cones, and spheres. Special stress will be laid on original de— monstrations, exercises for which are selected from vari— ous sources. The idea that geometry is not a collection of isolated facts but a chain in which every fact is but a link is kept constantly before the mind. 47 periods. Freshman I. PROFESSOR SVERDRUP. Five times a week. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Course VII. College Algebra. Open to those having finished course V. This course will include equations of one, two or more unknown quantities, quadratics, theory Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 39 churches because used as text books in Lutheran Sunday schools and in the confirmation classes. Text books: Sverdrups Forklaring and Vogts lille Bibelhistorie. The instruction is given in Norwegian. First Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 39 churches because used as text books in Lutheran Sunday schools and in the confirmation classes. Text books: Sverdrups Forklaring and Vogts lille Bibelhistorie. The instruction is given in Norwegian. First Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR HELLAND. Course II. In this course is used a larger book on Bible History so as to give the student a better idea of the way of God and the divine revelation in its successive development. Text book: Vogts stgzlrre Bibelhistorie. The instruction is in Norwegian. Second Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR BLEGEN. Course III. In this course the religious instruction is in English and as text book is used the Explanation of Luther’s catechism (English translation by Professor Urseth), the idea being to review this simple and yet pro- found representation of the way of salvation and at the same time familiarize the students with the religious terms in the English language. Third Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR EVJEN. Course IV. Study of the Bible History in English. Text-book: Bible History (Augustana Synod Edition). Also extensive reading of selected portions of the Bible. Freshman. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR HENDRICKSON. Course V. Church History. Text—book: Jensen & Platou, Kirkehistorie. Instruction in Norwegian. Sopho— more. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR BLEGEN. Show less
1 8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. On the other hand it is the duty and the object of all truly reformatory forces within the church to unceasingly point back to the days of the first love and to turn men away from the false notion that the time—honored mis— take or the mistake of the many is no mistake at... Show more1 8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. On the other hand it is the duty and the object of all truly reformatory forces within the church to unceasingly point back to the days of the first love and to turn men away from the false notion that the time—honored mis— take or the mistake of the many is no mistake at all. Reformation is to bring back to its original, ideal form, whatever has drifted away from it. It is the aim of Augsburg Seminary to be a truly re- formatory force within the Norwegian Lutheran church. This force may not be strong, and may not be felt by many, but that is no reason why we should not honestly endeavor to do what we consider our God-given duty and calling. For these reasons church history has been given a very prominent place in the curriculum of the Theological department. Besides church history in general the Apos— tolic Age is studied thruout the entire course by means of the Acts of the Apostles and the Apostolic Epistles. The first course consists of the study of the Acts of the Apostles and the history of the early church to the Middle Ages. It is the immediate result of the impres- sion which the Master and His disciples made upon the heathen world, with its astounding results, showing Him forth as “mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.” I In the second course the history of the church during the Middle Ages is studied, besides some of the Apostolic Epistles. The beginning of the Middle Ages marks the time of the great missionary movement as the result of which the Germanic world was conquered for the king- dom of Christ. It is only too true that this conquest was not always very Christ-like, and that the results were not in all instances of great intrinsic value, but nevertheless Show less
12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. On the principle that each student must do the full work of his class, no student whose absence in any semes— ter exceed two weeks in the aggregate shall be admitted to examination without special permission of the faculty. Absence from examination in any subject, without... Show more12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. On the principle that each student must do the full work of his class, no student whose absence in any semes— ter exceed two weeks in the aggregate shall be admitted to examination without special permission of the faculty. Absence from examination in any subject, without sufficient cause, shall be regarded as a failure in that sub— ject. Examinations for entrance are held in the fall, imme- diately before the opening of the Preparatory and College departments, and shall be under the supervision of the faculty. 2. Special Examinations. Students desiring exam— ination after the regular examinations can do so only by permission of the President and by paying a fee of one dollar. This rule aplies to conditioned students and those who have made up work by themselves and wish to take examination for credit. 3. Examinations in the Theological department are held the last ten days of May. They consist of written work in the five following subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, Dogmatics, Church History, and Prac- tical Theology. The oral examinations follow, and are conducted by a committee composed of the Theological faculty and two members selected by the faculty. III. Class Standings. In determining the standing of a student in any sub- ject, the average monthly standing shall be combined with the results of the final examination in the ratio of two to one. This does not apply to the theses of the senior class in the college department. Show less
l 6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. when viewing the Master as such are we enabled to un— derstand both His words and His deeds. As the best means of studying the life of our Lord and especially His training of true workers for the King- dom we regard the Gospel according to St. Mark. It is studied... Show morel 6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. when viewing the Master as such are we enabled to un— derstand both His words and His deeds. As the best means of studying the life of our Lord and especially His training of true workers for the King- dom we regard the Gospel according to St. Mark. It is studied synoptically; i. e., the history as recorded by the three other Evangelists is constantly referred to and taken into consideration. In connection with the history of Christ’s life on earth the Epistles of St. Paul are studied historically. This means neither exegesis nor merely introduction. They are studied as historical documents of the greatest value to those who wish to become acquainted with the Apos— tolic Age and to judge it rightly, especially in regard to its conception and teaching of the Gospel of Christ. Both the Gospels and the Epistles are preeminently historical and not dogmatic documents and should be studied as such. But the Gospel record relates not only to Our Lord; as “good tidings” it stands in a most intimate relation to all mankind. It not only tells about the Messenger; it is in itself a message to a fallen race. This viewpoint is given a special attention in the study of the Gospel ac— cording to St. Luke, which forms the most important part of the second course of New Testament Theology. Under the same viewpoint some of the Epistles of St. Paul are also studied as a part of this course. There is yet another eternal truth of the highest im- portance revealed in the Gospel record and other New Testament writings. It is the intimate connection be— tween Christ and His church, a connection spoken of by Our Savior himself as like unto that of the Good Shep- herd and his flock and of the true vine and its branches. Show less
40 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course VI. The study of the New Testament in the original. Junior. Three times a week during both se— mesters. PROFESSOR EVJEN. C curse VII. Review of Catechism and Church His- tory. Instruction in Norwegian. Text—books the same as in Courses I‘ and V. Senior. Two times a... Show more40 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course VI. The study of the New Testament in the original. Junior. Three times a week during both se— mesters. PROFESSOR EVJEN. C curse VII. Review of Catechism and Church His- tory. Instruction in Norwegian. Text—books the same as in Courses I‘ and V. Senior. Two times a week dur- ing both semesters. PROFESSOR HARBO. MUSIC. Special classes in musical notation and sight reading will be organized and will be open to all students. Those who show aptness and interest will have opportunity to become members of the students’ chorus, which will study some of the masterpieces of choral music for male voices. PENMANSHIP. Those who lack proficiency in this essential art will be accomodated in special classes, where they will be drilled in the proper position and movements according to modern methods, so as to acquire a rapid and legible business hand. Show less
8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Anti—Missourian Brotherhood, and the Augustana Synod. The United Church, however, withdrew its support in 1893 and established a new school. This led .to a legal cantroversy with the United Church, which was finally settled in August. 1898, Augsburg Seminary relinquish- ing... Show more8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Anti—Missourian Brotherhood, and the Augustana Synod. The United Church, however, withdrew its support in 1893 and established a new school. This led .to a legal cantroversy with the United Church, which was finally settled in August. 1898, Augsburg Seminary relinquish- ing its endowment fund on condition that no further claim should he made by the United Church against Augsburg Seminary. This leaves the school practically in the same condition in which it was thirty years ago, as far as financial support is concerned: it is entirely dependent on its friends. In 1899 the construction was begun of a new, modern building for offices and class rooms. This building was finished in the fall of 1901 at a cost of $43,000 and dedi- cated Jan. 1, 1902. Since the founding of the school forty years ago, 194 have graduated from the college department, and 346 from the theological department. A large majority of the graduates are engaged in religious work in the Luth- eran churches in America or in foreign mission fields. AIM AND DISCIPLINE. The aim of the founders of Augsburg Seminary was the education of young men for the Christian ministry. Specifically they had in View a ministry equipped and fitted for service in American Lutheran free churches and unbiased by the educational theories and church ideal of the state churches. While the curriculum of the school has been broadened and perfected in the course of time, it has been done along the lines of the foundation principles, and there has been no disposition to waver Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 43 Sophomore. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VII, 5. Norwegian V, 4. Greek II, 5. Latin I, 5. Religion V, 3. History VII, 4. Junior. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VIII,, IX, XI. Latin II, 5. XV, 4. German I, 3. Norwegian VI, 3. History VIII, 4. Greek III, 5. Religion (Greek N. Test.) 3.... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 43 Sophomore. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VII, 5. Norwegian V, 4. Greek II, 5. Latin I, 5. Religion V, 3. History VII, 4. Junior. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VIII,, IX, XI. Latin II, 5. XV, 4. German I, 3. Norwegian VI, 3. History VIII, 4. Greek III, 5. Religion (Greek N. Test.) 3. BOTH SEMESTERS. Senior. English IX, X. XI, XII, 4. Latin III, 5. Norwegian VII, 4. German II, 4. Greek V & VI, 4. Religion VII, 2. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. Sub Class. BOTH SEMESTERs. English I, 5. Religion (N0rw.) 3. Norwegian I, 5. Penmanship 1. Arithmetic I, 5. Music 1. Geography I, 5. First Class. FIRST SEMESTER. SECOND SEMESTER. Political Geography II, 5. English II, 5. English II, 5. Physiography, 5. Arithmetic II, 5. Arithmetic II, 5. Norwegian II, 4. Norwegian II, 4. Catechism, (Norw.) I, 3. U. S. History I, 4. Catechism, (Norw.) I, 3. Show less
36 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. of quadratics, variations, surds and imaginaries, simple indeterminate equations, inequalities, ratio and propor- tion, progression, binomial theorem, permutation, com bination, and graphical representation of functions. 56 periods. Freshman, latter part of I and first part... Show more36 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. of quadratics, variations, surds and imaginaries, simple indeterminate equations, inequalities, ratio and propor- tion, progression, binomial theorem, permutation, com bination, and graphical representation of functions. 56 periods. Freshman, latter part of I and first part of II- PROFESSOR SVERDRUP. Coarse VIII. Plane and Spherical Trigonometry. This course includes the use of logarithms, the solution of triangles and trigonometrical equations and identifies. Some time will be devoted to the solution of practical problems. 52 periods. Freshman II. PROFESSOR SVERDRUP. GEOGRAPHY. PROFESSOR NYDAHL. Course I. Mathematical, and political geography of the American continent, with special reference to the United States. Considerable emphasis is laid on the study of physical conditiOns and natural resources, pointing out how they determine the distribution of inhabitants, growth of industries, and the peculiar character of social institutions. The Natural Advanced Geography is used as text- book, supplemented by lectures, collateral reading, re ports, and map-drawing. Five times a week. Sub Class I and II. Course II. Descriptive, political and commercial geography of the world. The Scandinavian countries, especially Norway, are studied more in detail. Considerable emphasis is laid on the study of physical conditions and natural resources, pointing out how they determine the distribution of inhabitants, growth of in- Show less
24 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. anllrgr unit iflremmmry Erpartmmm. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. PROFESSORS SEVERSON, HENDRICKSON, and MILLS. C curse 1. Grammar and Classics. The aim of this course is to give students a fair knowledge of the essentials of English grammar, ortho~ graphy, orthoepy,... Show more24 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. anllrgr unit iflremmmry Erpartmmm. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. PROFESSORS SEVERSON, HENDRICKSON, and MILLS. C curse 1. Grammar and Classics. The aim of this course is to give students a fair knowledge of the essentials of English grammar, ortho~ graphy, orthoepy, sentence analysis, and parsing. The course is supplemented by exercises in reading of easy English classics. Special pains will be taken to correct faulty tones and defectivo enunciation. Five times a week. Sub Class I and II. Course II. Grammar and Composition. A thoro drill in the essentials of English Grammar. Regular drills in reading and orthoepy. Composition work based on reading. The following classics will be read in class: Rip Van \Vinkle, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Great Stone Face, Courtship of Miles Standish, Enoch Arden. Three or four books for collateral read- ing. Five times a week. First Preparatory I and II. ' PROFESSOR MILLS. Course III. Grammar and Composition. This course is to be a thoro and painstaking review of technical grammar. Considerable time will be devoted to the analysis of difficult passages from standard au— thors. Compositions which are based upon selections read are designed to cultivate a simple and forcible style of narration and description. The following classics will be studied in class: Ancient Mariner, Vision of Sir Launfal. Webster's First Bunker Hill Oration, and Christmas Carol. Three or four books for collateral reading. Five times a week. Second Preparatory I and II. Psorssson Swanson. Show less
46 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. BOARDING CLUB. The students have conducted a boarding club since 1872, the necessary accomodations being furnished by the Seminary. The club is managed by the students on the cooperation plan, and each student gets table board at actual cost. As the club is able to obtain... Show more46 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. BOARDING CLUB. The students have conducted a boarding club since 1872, the necessary accomodations being furnished by the Seminary. The club is managed by the students on the cooperation plan, and each student gets table board at actual cost. As the club is able to obtain supplies at wholesale prices, it can furnish board at lower rates than can be done by restaurants or private boarding houses. LITERARY SOCIETIES. The Student‘s Union is an organization of the whole student body. The Union meets twice a month, once to transact business, in which the whole student body is in- terested, and for parliamentary practice. The second meeting of the month usually consists of a literary and musical program, a lecture or a public debate- The Alpha Sigma consists of Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. During the last year this society has offered very interesting programs and has manifested great zeal in its work. The society meets twice a month. The Forward draws its membership from the First and Second Preparatory classes and is a very large so- ciety. It meets twice a month. The Concordia is the one society of the Theological department. This society usually discusses subjects of practical interest to theologians and ministers. The meet— ings are very interesting and helpful. The Oratorical Association. A growing interest in public speaking and debating has developed among the students of late years, due in large measure to the stimulus given by the prizes offered by the Free Church Book Concern and the annual con— Show less
30 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. and the practical workings of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of our government fully demon— strated. The course includes a study of commercial law. Instruction is carried on by means of text—book, assign- ment of topics, informal discussion, and reading of... Show more30 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. and the practical workings of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of our government fully demon— strated. The course includes a study of commercial law. Instruction is carried on by means of text—book, assign- ment of topics, informal discussion, and reading of Wood— row Wilson’s The State, and other works pertaining to the subject. Three times a week. Second Preparatory I. PROF. NYDAHL. Coarse IV. History of the Scandinavian countries, that of Norway being given particular attention. Three times a week. Second Preparatory II. PROF. NYDAHL. C onrse V. General History. This course is designed to give the student a general and yet a somewhat com- prehensive view of the subject and prepare him for more detailed study of the great events in the history of the human race. Five times a week. _Third Preparatory I and II. Course VI. Ancient History. Oriental, Greek and Roman history to B. C. 133. Special attention is given to the following topics: Phoenicia and Lydia as the con- necting links between Asiatic and Graeco—Roman civiliza— tion—the Graeco—Persian wars, the diffusion of Hellenic culture thru the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the historical significance of these conquests. Five times a week. Freshman I and II. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. C oarse VII. Roman history continued and complet- ed to 476 A. D., and the history of the Middle Ages. The following topics receive special attention: Rome as the world’s teacher in government and politics; the Municie Show less
26 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. frequent reports on assigned subjects. Sophomore I and II, five hours per week. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. Course VIII. The Development of English Fiction. This is a survey Of the growth of the English story from the earliest times to and including the modern. ' novel. The study... Show more26 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. frequent reports on assigned subjects. Sophomore I and II, five hours per week. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. Course VIII. The Development of English Fiction. This is a survey Of the growth of the English story from the earliest times to and including the modern. ' novel. The study is based upon the critical reading of representative writers of fiction. Text used, Cross’ “The Development of the English Novel.” Lectures. Essays - and reports on assigned topics. Junior I, four hours per week. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Course IX. Nineteenth Century Poetry. A study of English poetry from Wordsworth to Swinburne. The course of reading is based upon Bron— son’s “Ninetenth Century Poets” and will require an equivalent of what is contained in this book. Lectures and critical summaries. Junior II, three times a week. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Course X. American Poetry. A course Of study in the chief American Poets, in— cluding Bryant, Poe, Emerson, Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, Lowell, and Lanier. Senior II, three times a week, alternating with Course XIV. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Course XI. Literary Criticism. A study of the form, content, and spirit of literature. Junior and Senior I, one hour per week. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Show less
AUG SBURG SEMINARY. 33 Com’se VI. Homer. Odyssey, Books I, IX and X. Homeric forms and versification. Four times a week. Senior II. PROFESSOR MILLS. Course VII. Lysias. Four orations. Assigned reading in larger histories of Greece. Class reports. Senior II. PROFESSOR MILLS. PHYSICS. ' PROFESSOR... Show moreAUG SBURG SEMINARY. 33 Com’se VI. Homer. Odyssey, Books I, IX and X. Homeric forms and versification. Four times a week. Senior II. PROFESSOR MILLS. Course VII. Lysias. Four orations. Assigned reading in larger histories of Greece. Class reports. Senior II. PROFESSOR MILLS. PHYSICS. ' PROFESSOR NYDAHL. Elementary Physics, including recitations, solution of problems, and practical demonstrations of the fundamen— tal laws of nature. Carhart and Chutes’ High School Physics is used as text—book, supplemented by other works on the subject. The elementary principles of mechanics, sound, light, heat, magnetism and electricity, are verified by simple experiments in the laboratory. Five times a Week. Third Preparatory I and II. PHYSIOLOGY. PROFESSOR NYDAHL. A general course in anatomy, physiology and hygiene, including an elementary study of cells and tissues. The digestive, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems are carefully studied. The laws of health are discussed, the aim being to point out constantly the every-day ap— plication of the principles of physiology. Eddy’s Physi- ology and Anatomy is used as text-book, supplemented by manikin, charts, sketches and natural specimens used for illustrations; collateral reading and lectures. Five times a week. Second Preparatory I. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 49 advisory board to the faculty athletic committee. This has been found a satisfactory method of keeping the faculty and the student body in touch on this side of college life and of interesting a larger percentage of the students in the proper care of their bodies. ALUMNI... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 49 advisory board to the faculty athletic committee. This has been found a satisfactory method of keeping the faculty and the student body in touch on this side of college life and of interesting a larger percentage of the students in the proper care of their bodies. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. The Augsburg Seminary Alumni Association held its first meeting in May, 1891. Its annual meeting is held the day following commencement. The Association aims to unite the graduates and keep up their interest in their Alma Mater. AUGSBURG ECHO. is published monthly by the students and is edited by a board elected by them. The subscription price is 50 cents per year in advance. LECTURE COURSE. A series of special lectures is given during the school year. These lectures are arranged for by the theological faculty in conjunction with a com- mittee representing the theological students. The object is to have practical questions of a religious nature dis— cussed by men actively engaged in religious work. This tends to broaden the intellect and deepen the interest in the students, as well as to create a vital bond between the Seminary and the congregations which support it, since most of the speakers have been pastors serving congrega— tions in The Lutheran Free Church. The lectures are free to all the students. Show less
50 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. GENERAL INFORMATION. Expenses. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition, $15 per semester, including room rent. . . $30.00 No deduction is made to students rooming out- side. Students furnish their own rooms. Each student should also take along from home a... Show more50 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. GENERAL INFORMATION. Expenses. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition, $15 per semester, including room rent. . . $30.00 No deduction is made to students rooming out- side. Students furnish their own rooms. Each student should also take along from home a pillow, two pillow slips, two sheets, a quilt, and towels. Board at $2.00 a week for 35 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Books etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Electric light and steam heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Library fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 $146.00 Incidentals. Each student deposits on entrance a fee of two dollars for incidental expenses. What is not used will be returned at the end of the school year. Theological students and seniors in the College De- partment pay no tuition; otherwise they pay the same fees as the others. All dues are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. DAILY ROUTINE. The school year is divided into two semesters, the first beginning the last week in September continues till the last week in January, the second beginning February lst, closes the last week in May. The school is in session from 8:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. the five last days of each week. Morning prayers led by one of the professors are held in the Seminary chapel at 7 :45 A. M., Mondays at 8:00 A. M. The chapel exercises on Monday of each week consists Show less